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Antique Karabagh pictorial rug, "Atly Itli (Horse & Dog)" design, Azerbaijan


A fine Karabagh rug, South Caucasus

Price Realized £2,585 ($4,120)
 

Sale Information
Christie's Sale 9564
FINE ORIENTAL CARPETS
19 February 2003
London, South Kensington
 

Lot Description
A fine Karabagh rug, South Caucasus
The shaded brick-red field with a horizontal columns of stylised horses and dogs surrounded by polychrome floral bouquets and occasional small animal figures, in charcoal border of roseheads and leaves between floral meander and barber-pole stripes, replaced cord at each side, otherwise good condition throughout
281cm. x 137cm.(9ft.3in. x 4ft.6in.)